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Snowflake is seeking an experienced Senior Payroll Analyst to support EMEA payroll operations from our Pune, India office. Reporting to the Payroll Lead/Manager, you will own day-to-day payroll delivery and drive process standardization, automation, and continuous improvement across the region.
Key responsibilities include:
- End-to-end payroll operations: preparing payroll calendars, capturing vendor inputs, reviewing outputs, and performing detailed payroll analysis (gross-to-net reconciliation, per-headcount averages, period-over-period comparisons)
- Monthly/quarterly accounting close support, account maintenance, reconciliations, financial reporting, and variance analysis
- Compliance monitoring across EMEA jurisdictions, including statutory filings and audit support
- SLA monitoring with payroll vendors; escalating and recommending corrective actions
- Cross-functional collaboration with HR, Stock Administration, People Operations, Benefits, Recruiting, Legal, and Accounting teams
- Identifying and implementing process improvements and internal control measures
- Providing payroll support to employees and teams; addressing inquiries and requests
- Generating standard and ad-hoc payroll reports for Finance, Accounting, Legal, Benefits, and People Operations
- Creating and maintaining payroll documentation (procedures, compliance, operational matters)
- Supporting system implementation projects and external/internal audits
You are self-sufficient, detail-oriented, intellectually curious, and motivated by continuous improvement. You thrive in dynamic, fast-moving environments and possess strong communication and problem-solving skills.
REQUIREMENTS:
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Business, Finance, or Accounting
- 5–10 years of progressive payroll experience; public company payroll experience required
- Preferred hands-on experience with EMEA payrolls (Poland, Israel, Spain, and other EMEA countries)
- Experience with international payroll platforms (ADP, EY, Cloudpay, or similar global platforms) preferred
- Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel (Pivots, V/H Lookups) and Google Suite (Sheets)
- Familiarity with Workday HCM and Workday Financials a plus
- Understanding of accounting, taxation, and finance concepts as they relate to payroll
- In-depth knowledge of payroll compliance requirements
- Strong communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills
- Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work in team environments
- Ability to manage and lead change
- Attention to detail, organized, thorough, with desire for continuous improvement
- Proactive, problem-solving mindset
- Fluent English (speaking and writing)
- Adaptability to dynamic organizational structures and business processes
- Flexibility with working hour changes
